Do you know Korea?, Do you know Japan? and Why has Japan tried to get Korean's Islands, Dokdo?

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As you know, Dokdo is the Korean territory, which has remained as our territory, since AD 512( 13th year under King Ji Jeung of Silla) when Dokdo and Ulleung was assigned to our history and culture. there was a time period people wasn't concerned about Dokdo just because Dokdo is small and isolated island, but understanding of values of sea getting better, Dokdo now has very important position of politics, economy, military and science.

On the other hand, due to these reasons, today Korea is suffering from Japan's insistence about possession of Dokdo which is totally absurd. Under the rapidly changing conditions of in and outside of Korea, DokdoKorea.org founded in August 20th, 2008

In this Website like syber museum of DokDo, We will find, collect and reaserch all materials about sea of Korea continuously as well as confirm the basement of our theories and arrangement of historical materials to argue against Japan's insistence. And with the result from our efforts, we will do our best to inspire awareness of our territory and nation to our people by exhibition, education, advertisement. Please support us with your heart.

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The full address for Dokdo is: 1-37 mountains, Dokdo-ri, Uleung-eup, Uleung-gun, North Gyeongsang Province,
South Korea. The islets are located in the sea area 90 km southeast to Uleungdo and east of the Korean Peninsula.

Based on the ancient literature called "Samguksagi," two islands, Uleungdo and Woosando (now known as Dokdo), were united to form an independent island state known as "Usanguk." It was incorporated into the Silla Dynasty in 512 AD when King Jijeung conquered the island state.

The first territorial dispute between Korea and Japan over Dokdo took place at the end of the 17th century. It was temporarily settled, however, when the Japanese government delivered a note to the Korean government apologizing for their mistake during the Joseon Dynasty. Ahn Yong-bok, a Koren activist who had worked fiercely in mainland Japan to claim Korea's ownership of Dokdo, had played an important role in settling the dispute.

In August 15, 1948, when the Republic of Korea was established, Dokdo was designated with the following address: 1 Do-dong, Nam-myeon, Uleung-gun, North Gyeongsang Province. In January 18, 1952, the Korean President announced the "Declaration of Sovereignty Over Neighboring Seas," or better known as the "Peace Line."

Ten days later, the Japanese government delivered a diplomatic note to the Korean government refusing to recognize Korea's claim for Dokdo.
Since then, the territorial dispute over Dokdo between Korea and Japan has continued to this day.

Currently, the Korean National Maritime Police is guarding the islets and the only civilians residing in Dokdo are Kim Seong-do and Kim Sin-ryeol,
both Korean nationals. Thus Dokdo belongs to Korea.